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Script: Florens; 24 pt. Volume 51, Number 4 Winter 2010 Contents 1 MU News • MU Awarded Title III Grant & Fall 2010 Enrollment • MU Hosts Retirement Celebration for Dr. Hendricks • 2010 Endowed Scholarship Luncheon • Davis Memorial Library Updates Collections • Wesley Heritage Celebration • Opening Convocation • The Murder Room: Lecture and Book Signing On the Cover: Fraternal twin brothers Claude Bernard ’11 and Paul Bernard ’11. Claude is majoring in athletic training and Paul • Constitutional Law Day Panel Discussion is majoring in forensic science with a minor in legal studies. They are • North Carolina Undergraduate Research the sons of Paulard and Jean Bernard. Both brothers joined the men’s and Creativity Symposium basketball team in 2007. • Economic Outlook Symposium Editor Contributing Editors Emily Kennedy • R. Parker Wilson Memorial Maria Sikoryak-Robins Ray Baker Bruce Lee Bill Billings • MU Nursing Program Experiences Associate Editor Anja Sakotic a Successful Launch Robin Davenport Jasmina Gobeljic Eric Stevens Krista Lee Dr. Sharron Sypult • Alumni Legacy Event Alumni Editor Pam McEvoy Eric Toruno-Holden Lauren Cook Wike Rhonda McMillan Vice President of Associate Alumni Editor Michael Molter Church and Community Mindy Prouty Anja Sakotic Relations 14 Cover Story Adriana Wilson Athletics Editor The Rev. Dr. Michael Safley Monarchs Treasure their Athletic Legacies Kirbie Britt Creative Director Dean of the University Rhonda Forbes by Maria Sikoryak-Robins and Adriana Wilson Campus Photographer Dr. Delmas Crisp Roxana Ross Photo Contributors President Marie Fulcher Contributing Writers Dr. M. Elton Hendricks 24 MU ATHLETICS Lisa Jacobs Larry Green ‘65 Angela Duncan Doris Jackson • Fall Sports Wrap-Up • Track Boasts New Surface Methodist University Today Magazine (USPS 074-560) is published quarterly for friends and alumni of Methodist University by the University Relations Office, Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498. Periodicals postage paid at Fayetteville, NC 28302-9651 and additional mailing offices. Printed by The R.L. Bryan Company. 27 Alumni News Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities for otherwise qualified persons in the • Homecoming 2010: Thanks for the Memories administration of its admissions, educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks employment or any other university-sponsored or advertised program. • Class Notes Methodist University is related by faith to the North Carolina Annual Conference, Southeastern Jurisdiction, The United Methodist Church. Methodist University is an independent corporation rather than an agency of the Conference and is responsible for its own debts and obligations. Postmaster: Send address changes to Methodist University Today Magazine, Office of University Relations, Attn: Maria Sikoryak-Robins, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498. Circulation: 22,000 copies. MU Today MU Today | MU News
Methodist University Awarded TITLE III Grant Methodist University was awarded a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $400,000 per year for five years.
“Technology is an integral part of the modern world,” said Dr. Hendricks, president of Methodist University. “A good 21st century education has to help students feel not only comfortable with, but also to use the evolving technology creatively. This competitive grant from the Department of Education will enable Methodist University students to achieve these goals.” “I am thrilled to learn that Methodist has received a five-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education—effective immediately— to upgrade technology on campus,” said Dr. Delmas Crisp, vice president for academic affairs and dean of Methodist University. According to Dr. Crisp, this grant will help those within Methodist University create a culture of excellence through three inter-related initiatives: 1) the integration of student data management technology that will engage faculty and staff across divisional and departmental lines and with students for essential, timely academic interventions; 2) the addition of instructional technology that will enrich the learning experience for all students; and 3) the incorporation of end-user technology that will empower students to take control of their learning outcomes and give faculty and staff a robust tool to continue enhancing academic programs and student services. “We plan to integrate state-of-the art technology Fall 2010 Semester Enrollment in our classrooms and within our curriculum,” said Dr. Don Lassiter, vice president for planning and Total enrollment: 2,416 evaluation, and dean of the School of Graduate Day enrollment: 1,901 Studies. “One curriculum that will serve as a model Evening enrollment: 720 of this new technology integration is the new Nursing Online enrollment: 210 Program.” Graduate student enrollment: 201 Dr. Lassiter, who will direct the Title III project, Undergraduate student enrollment: 2,215 added that the initiatives for the next five years Military students: 150 flow directly from goals set forth in the University’s Residential students: 1,074 Strategic Plan and that University personnel will be trained on the use of the new tools.
WINTER 2010 | 1 MU Today | MU News MU Hosts Retirement Celebration A retirement celebration was held Sunday, Nov. 21, at Methodist University for Dr. and Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks in the March F. Riddle Center. Guests, totaling approximately 450, included members of the Hendricks’ family, current and former trustees, current and former faculty and staff, long time friends, and students. The Riddle Center gymnasium was transformed into a beautiful fall garden and guests were treated to music performed by the Fayetteville Symphony String Quartet, to include The Impossible Dream, a favorite of the Hendricks. The Methodist University Chorale, directed by Mr. Michael Martin, performed several selections, including the University’s alma mater and I Sing the Mighty Power of God, Dr. Hendricks’ favorite hymn. The program included a video on Dr. Hendricks’ life produced by Moonlight Communications and the presentation of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine—one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the Governor of North Carolina—by former state senator Tony Rand. Former chairman and current Board of Trustee member Ramon Yarborough assisted the president in unveiling a portrait of Dr. Hendricks by local artist Chris Odom, which will hang in the Davis Memorial Library near the collection of Dr. Hendricks’ books donated earlier in the year. On a lighter note, Dr. Delmas Crisp, dean of the University, and Jeff Headman, president of the Student Government Association, presented Dr. Hendricks with a ham radio, followed by the story of how a ham radio influenced Dr. Hendricks’ decision on which college to attend, ultimately impacting his coming to Methodist University. The crowd chuckled as Mac Edwards, Master of Ceremonies for the event, noted how appropriate it was for Dr. Hendricks to read the instructions before opening the gift. Gene Clayton, vice-president for business affairs and long-time University employee, shared the story of a river birch that Dr. Hendricks planted shortly after his arrival at Methodist. The President experienced some difficulty in planting the tree due to the red clay in the area, but was persistent. The tree, much like Methodist University under Dr. Hendricks’ leadership, has flourished. Mr. Clayton announced that the tree, located near the fountain at the center of the campus, will be dedicated in honor of 2 | MU Today MU Today | MU News
Elton and Jerry Hendricks. A bench will be located in the shade of the tree to honor Mrs. Hendricks’ mother, Lydia Hennett, who was part of the Methodist family for many years. Current Board Chair Harvey Wright ’70 and Immediate Past Chair Al Cleveland gave the final presentation. Mr. Cleveland, in sharing some thoughts about Dr. Hendricks, quoted former Board Chair Ike O’Hanlon from the late 1980s, “When Methodist University needed a miracle, God gave us one.” Harvey Wright shared that both Dr. and Mrs. Hendricks are life-long educators, and are highly respected in the local community and beyond. Mr. Wright announced that, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in acknowledgment of the Hendricks 27 years at Methodist University and to continue their legacy of education, the Science complex would be renamed the Hendricks Science Complex in honor of both Dr. M. Elton and Mrs. Jerry Hendricks. In their closing remarks, Dr. Hendricks remembered how his wife, Jerry, said after his interview at Methodist College, “Elton, this is the kind of place you need to be…” Mrs. Hendricks added, “We were at the right place at the right time with the right people.” Dr. Hendricks then thanked the faculty, staff, and students. “Thank you for the privilege of being a part of this community for 27 years,” said Dr. Hendricks. “I don’t know how my life could have been any more fulfilled.”
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Endowed Scholarship Luncheon
If it is true that the ideas2010 and Over 150 students and scholarship representatives gathered on November 5th during Methodist University’s 10th Endowed Scholarship dreams of today’s youth germinate Luncheon for the opportunity to learn more about each other. For students, the seeds that will become it was an opportunity to personally thank the individuals who made it tomorrow’s leaders, and education possible for them to attend Methodist University. For scholarship donors, the event allowed them to share their own experiences and to know that they is the fertile ground from which were making a difference in their student’s life. they will grow, then scholarship Speakers for the event included Margaret Alexander, Class of 1967, representing the Margaret Stafford Alexander Scholarship and the Mary support is the nourishment that Neal Alexander Memorial Scholarship; Felicia Back, a recipient of the BB&T sustains them. Merit Scholarship; Lamirica Langley, a recipient of the W. Robert & Thelma Johnson & Robert Neal Scholarship; Staci Chiomento, a recipient of the Frank Barragan, Jr. Scholarship; and Colton Woods, a recipient of the James Carter Black, Sr. and Florence Siems Black Endowed Scholarship. President M. Elton Hendricks expressed appreciation to all who had provided scholarship funding, stating that scholarships from donors like themselves had enabled him to attend college. Over 90 percent of Methodist University students depend upon scholarships and loans to attend Methodist. For the 2009-2010 academic year, the University awarded $12.1 million in financial aid. Our 155 endowed and annual scholarships provided $1.5 million of this assistance.
Anne Loy and student, Jasmine Clark, for Brantley Memorial Scholarship
MU Alumni Association President Kelli Sapp ’91 with Alumni Association Scholarship winners William Bordeaux, Joshua Hurley, Winston Tatum, and Megan Tew; and student speaker Felicia Back
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McMillan Scholarship (L-R): Fran McMillan, Elizabeth McMillan Smith, Harrison Smith, and scholarship recipient, Wayne Hanns
Ida Spada and student, LaMirica Langley, for the Robert and Thelma Johnson and Robert Neal Scholarship
Professional Women of Fayetteville Scholarship (L-R): Kitti Jo Finch, student Melanie De La Torre, and Angela Packer
On Nov. 16, 2010, students and faculty of the Lura S. Tally Center for Leadership Development presented Dr. Elton Hendricks with a plaque thanking him for the outstanding support he has provided to the Leadership Program since its inception in 1995. Information about the Tally Center is available at: www.methodist.edu/ tallycenter/index.htm.
Pictured at right (front row, L-R): Staci Chiomento and Dr. Bill Watt, (back row L-R): Dr. Drew Ziegler, Dr. Dave Turner, Jenny Wayland, Catherine Ballard, Dr. Elton Hendricks, Anastasia Daniluyuk, Brian Inghram, Rachel Purser, and Donna Wilson ‘10
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Davis Memorial Library Updates Collections and Davis Memorial Library recently completed Technology three major projects in response to the changing technology, study, and research HSC. The HSC supports the Nursing Program, the Physician Assistant Program, and all of the health science majors. needs of Methodist University students. During the summer, the Teaching Materials Collection (TMC) The library is committed to evolving with moved into a new room and received a face lift with brand new Methodist University so it can continue to shelving. Instructional Services Librarian Courtney Mack went through provide the best possible support to the the entire collection to make certain that each book was in good condition and that all the reference materials were current. Tables, current MU community. chairs, and a brand new computer were added to the room for study and research purposes. The TMC supports all education majors, and houses children’s fiction and nonfiction books, professional education This year, the library was awarded a $21,740 Library Services textbooks, and educational games. and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant from the State Library to update Davis Memorial Library is continually striving to make the library’s the Library Instruction Classroom (LIC). The library provided a collections and resources relevant and easily accessible to students, 25 percent match, bringing the total for the project to $27,174. faculty, staff and alumni. These updates, along with the addition of Seventeen new computers have already been installed in the the HSC, reflect the library’s commitment to meet the needs of the LIC and new tables and chairs are on the way. Two stations students at Methodist University. will be accessible for persons with disabilities. The LIC is the main classroom of the library. The Library Competency class, a requirement for all MU students, is taught in the LIC, along with many other subject specific classes. The Health Sciences Collection (HSC) was created after the adoption of the nursing program last spring. Reference Librarian Katie Zybeck recognized the need for all the health science books to be shelved in one place instead of spread throughout the general collection. Under her direction, these books were pulled and re-shelved in a room in the northeast wing of the library, along with medical journals, anatomical models, medical flashcards, and life size human skull models. A new high top table and chairs for group study put the finishing touches on the
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President of Taco Bell Speaks at Opening Convocation Methodist University hosted its 2010 Opening Convocation Monday, Sept. 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Reeves Auditorium. The keynote speaker for the event was Greg Creed, president and chief concept officer (CCO) of Taco Bell Corporation. Attendees packed Reeves Auditorium to hear Creed, who spoke about leadership. Athletic Director Bob McEvoy announced the Scholar Athletes of the Year. There was a tie on both the men’s and women’s side, with four student-athletes earning recognition. Men’s soccer player Stephen Fox and baseball player Brian Inghram received the Male Scholar Athletes of the Year award. Cross country and track athlete Kristyn Zeiler, and basketball and lacrosse player Dawn Sanderson were named the Female Scholar Athletes of the Year. These awards are presented to the full-time varsity athletes with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA). Susan Martin was selected to receive the Mason Sykes Cup for the third year in a row. She is the first student-athlete to be honored three times in the history of the award. McEvoy announced that the Thomas R. and Elizabeth E. McLean Foundation named men’s golf Head Coach Steve Conley the 2009-2010 Methodist University Coach of the Year. Three additional Methodist coaches were nominated for the Coach of the Year award, including Melissa Hay (cheer), Dee Dee Jarman (women’s basketball), and Duane Ross (track and field). Francie Barragan was Technology the inaugural award winner for 2008-2009.
MU Hosts Spotlight: Wesley Heritage Resort and Club Management Celebration On Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, Dr. Sharon Kendrick, director of the Resort and Club Management (RMT) Program at MU, took a group of students to the Methodist University hosted a “Wesley Heritage Seminar” undergraduate research symposium (SNCURCS) in Raleigh to present research Nov. 12-13, 2010, in the Medical Lecture Hall, the newest findings on, “The Club of the Future.” The students who attended and presented addition of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program Complex are Gentry Gillespie (RMT senior graduating in May 2011), Stanley Pajak (RMT on the campus of Methodist University. The seminar senior graduating in December 2011), and Anastasiya Saakova (RMT sophomore included a screening of Wesley, panel discussions, and graduating in May 2013). A complete listing of Methodist University students who a celebration of the Moravian Love Feast. Following participated in the research symposium can be found on page 10. the screening Friday, Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m., there was a question and answer period with the producer, the Rev. John Jackman, and actor Burgess Jenkins. Saturday’s events Resort and Club Management students in Dr. Sharon Kendrick’s RMT 350 Resort/ kicked off with a matinee of the full length movie at 2:00 Tourism Sales and Marketing class obtained Certified Tourism Ambassador p.m., followed by a panel presentation and discussion. Dr. (CTA) status through the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Mark Wethington, president of the Wesley Foundation, All students in the class proudly display their CTA credentials and official CTA served as the moderator. Panelists included Dr. M. Elton pins. Congratulations to Christine Wheeler, Richelle Modolo, Christopher Nuta, Hendricks, president of Methodist University; the Rev. John Lindsie Bentham, Caleb Wilson, Cristhian Chirinos-Salgado, Katelyn Bowman, Jackman, producer; the Rev. Phil Bauguess, Moravian pastor; Nelson Bustos-Sanchez, Stanley Pajak, Patrick King, Yury Dyachenko, Dylan Pusey, actor Burgess Jenkins, and the Rev. Gayle C. Felton. The Anastasiya Saakova, Paige Gustafson, Whitney Walker, Holly Shupe, Iskandar seminar concluded with the celebration of the Moravian Tursunov, and Jessica Britt. Love Feast led by the Rev. Phil Bauguess. Wesley is a film based closely on the actual events of the life of John Wesley, Microcomputer Business Applications (BUS 225) students in Dr. Sharon Kendrick’s the founder of the Methodist Church. The film captures class partnered with Rotary International’s District Governor (MU’s own) Magda the tragedy of Wesley’s love life, as well as the controversy Baggett to produce a video that promotes the Rotary International District that surrounded his ministry. For more information, send an Convention Meeting to be held in Pinehurst, N.C. March 4-6, 2011. Students e-mail to [email protected]. in both sections of the class designed the promotional material as part of a fall semester class project. WINTER 2010 | 7 MU Today | MU News The Murder Room: Bestselling Author and Forensic Psychologist Hold Lecture and Book-Signing by Jasmina Gobeljic, Methodist University Student
Is it possible that who do not have a the choices one makes long-term goal, career today can lead to a crime choice, friendship tomorrow? It is not that patterns, group loyalty, simple, but choices are religious identification, certainly a piece of the and defined sexual puzzle. orientation, are typically In a lecture held more prone to commit Oct. 1, 2010 at a crime. Yarborough Auditorium, According to Walter, Richard Walter spoke everything comes Foreground: Author Michael Capuzzo with about characteristic down to the choices Richard Walter in the background choices that form the that one makes. If complete puzzle of a one makes choices Profiling is done based on the crime scene murderer’s mind. The that lead to good data and its purpose is to find a person who lecture was based on friendships, a stable fits the profile of the murderer. The fact for all his long experience in career, and loyalty to crimes is that the murderer can go from being profiling criminals, which a group, one develops organized to disorganized, but never vice versa. provided the inspiration social connections. Walter also presented an actual case that he for Mike Capuzzo to Within these social worked on many years ago. He explained how write The Murder Room. connections, a person he worked on and eventually solved a case of a Both Walter and Capuzzo gave a presentation has an important role and is therefore less beauty queen who had been raped and killed. about their work—Walter as the profiler and prone to committing a crime. Walter concludes This was a valuable part of the presentation Capuzzo as the writer. that sociopaths could be more dangerous because it gave light to the black table of The audience exceeded the auditorium’s to society because they do not have any profiling theory. capacity. Walter talked about how he sees social connections. However, every criminal is After the audience members had an people prone to criminal behavior, drawing a different, so some sociopaths are not criminals opportunity to go through the process of line on the board of the auditorium and placing and many “normal” people turn out to be solving a real-life case, they listened to Michael features of a personality above the line. As long criminals. Capuzzo, the author of The Murder Room. as a person remains above the line—following Since every crime and criminal is taken Capuzzo’s motive to write the book stems common personality features—the person is separately, every case has two parts: criminal from the nature of Walter’s work—to try to more likely to stay out of jail. However, people assessment and profile. Criminal assessment is solve crimes that seem too complicated to be related to the examination of the crime scene solved. The author provided several examples of and gathering all of the facts. Walter’s success in his job and explained how For Walter, crime assessment those situations impacted the content of the The Methodist University Connection is “what is and what is not at book. Capuzzo sees the book as “creative non- the crime scene.” fiction,” because the aim was to “to tell a true life story in the form of a novel.”
Dave Pauly, coordinator of the Forensic Science Program and assistant professor of justice studies at Methodist University, is a member of the Vidocq Society. He travels to Philadelphia for the Society’s monthly meetings and actively participates in many related events. Pauly recently participated in a panel discussion at a Forensic Science Forum hosted by the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 14, 2010. To read more about the Vidocq Society, please visit www.vidocq.org
Pictured above: Mara Melendez, Alysa Freeborough, Stephanie Ongley, Kahley McCune, and recent graduate Sana Guerra ’08 with Dave Pauly and Richard Walter in Philadelphia
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Students and faculty members gathered in Yarborough Auditorium among many others, is the establishment of the North Carolina Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, for Methodist University’s Constitutional Law Day Innocence Commission. Panel Discussion. The panel consisted of Leslie Jean, an individual who The now 50-year-old Jean expressed how he appreciates things more served nine years in prison for a crime he did not commit, and Jean’s due to his incarceration and his empathy for the young lady who accused attorneys, Rebecca Britton and North Carolina State Representative him of the crime. “I feel for her,” said Jean. According to Britton, and a Rick Glazier. recurrent theme throughout the panel discussion, “We don’t realize and Jean, an immigrant from Haiti, came to the United States and settled understand the value of our rights until we lose them. This case helps us with his father in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1979, he enlisted in the Marine Corps realize and understand the value of our rights.” and looked forward to a bright military career until July of 1982. Jean shared with the audience how shocked he was when police officials approached him with a composite sketch and arrested him for rape. “I Political Science Students always carried my I.D.,” said Jean. “They said they were arresting me on rape charges. I asked, ‘Who did I rape? I didn’t rape anybody.’” Visit Washington, D.C. Due to the testimonies from the victim and another officer, the 22-year- old was convicted of rape and sentenced to two life sentences. Jean told the audience that he lacked military support. “The Marine Corps didn’t help me,” he explained. Upon his conviction, Jean received a dishonorable discharge from the Marine Corps. Jean said that he met attorney Paul Green while he was in prison and it was Green who discovered the evidence that police officials had withheld. The evidence included audiotapes and notes from police hypnosis. Rebecca Britton, one of Jean’s attorneys, explained the significance of these findings. “The victim was hypnotized using Mr. Jean’s photograph,” she said. Another surprising fact about this, Britton shared, is that the District Attorney was not made aware of the hypnosis details. The discovery of this evidence initiated the fight for Leslie Jean’s freedom. After having his case and this new evidence presented to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Jean was released after nine years of incarceration. “I was thrilled,” Jean told attendees. Despite his being released, Jean was not found innocent. That was when attorneys Rebecca Britton and Rick Glazier, now North Carolina State Representative, came onto the scene and took on Jean’s civil case. Pictured above (L-R): Daniel Dessauer, Andre Thomas, Jason Trudell, Their first priority was to clear Jean’s military record. After some time, the Marissa Kuzbyt, Rachel Pastore, and Shannon Simmons board changed the status of his discharge to honorable. Next, Britton and Glazier sought to hold the police officers In the spring semester, the Political Science Department accountable for their actions. They issued a lawsuit against those officers took students on its annual trip to Washington D.C. for withholding evidence. Despite their efforts, the Fourth Circuit Court Dr. Cronin and eight political science majors made decided not to recognize a legal claim against the officers. the trip in April. The group attended a Washington Lastly, the attorneys looked to declare Jean innocent. In 1999, the Nationals game, and though the Baltimore Orioles put criminal evidence from Jean’s case was found in the Jacksonville Clerk’s up a record 20 runs in the first inning, the home team Office, and after obtaining an order for a DNA test in 2000, Jean was battled back to make it a good game. The trip included conclusively cleared and found innocent. a tour of the Capitol building, a visit to the Senate Glazier shared with the audience the ways in which the Leslie Jean office of U.S. Senator John Kerry, and a meeting with case has impacted the criminal justice system. These changes include the Senator Richard Burr’s senior policy adviser. The group establishment of the Innocence Protection Act, a law that allows DNA visited the National Archives to view the founding testing for inmates and provides for DNA testing early in the criminal documents, participated in an Earth Day event on the process; an increase in the amount allowed for wrongfully convicted persons, which had increased from $10,000 to $20,000, and is currently, National Mall, and spent some time in the National according to Glazier, $50,000; a change in line up and photographic Museum of American History. The D.C. trip is open to line up procedures; and a law that creates extensive protocol for the MU’s political science majors every spring semester. preservation and protection of evidence. Another result of Jean’s case,
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Students Participate in the North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium On Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, students from Student Faculty Advisor Presentation Type Methodist University participated in the State Mackenzie Eckard/Tara Lisk Dr. Katharine Snyder Oral presentation of North Carolina’s Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNURCS) held at Arieanya Blake Dr. Katharine Snyder Oral presentation Meredith College. Methodist was represented Mark Williams Dr. Rebecca Wendelken Oral presentation last year in several different categories, and Maida Elezovic Dr. Terry House Oral presentation both students and faculty benefitted from the Breanna Kostandin John Herring/Chris Wirth Poster #78 experience. Benjamin Valdez/Josh Brown Dr. Greg Combs Poster #79 SNCURCS showcases multidisciplinary Rachel Cornett Dr. Terry House Oral presentation undergraduate research scholarship from 53 Lawrence Dawson Dr. Terry House Oral presentation state and private colleges and universities Christopher Banks Dr. Terry House Oral presentation and 58 community colleges of North Carolina. Anastasiya Saakova/ What follows is a look at the participants Gentry Gillespie/Stanley Pajak Dr. Sharon Kendrick Oral presentation who represented Methodist University at the John Moore Dr. Rebecca Wendelken Oral presentation Research and Creativity Symposium. Alex Combs Dr. Peggy Batten Oral presentation Abhishek Kansakar/Anas Iqtait Dr. Sharon Kendrick Oral presentation Aaron Franklin Patrick O’Rourke Exhibit Stephen Fox/Megan Ondrey Dr. Greg Combs Poster #175 Phillip Franscarelli Dr. Greg Combs Poster #176 Katelyn Dockery/Tyler Younger John Herring/Chris Wirth Oral presentation Trisha Wyman Dr. Rebecca Wendelken Oral presentation Maria Frisone Barrera Dr. Vida Bajc Oral presentation Rimoni Peniamina Dr. Rebecca Wendelken Oral presentation
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CFE Hosts 37th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium The Center for Entrepreneurship at Methodist University hosted its 37th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium, Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville N.C. Guest speakers for the Symposium included Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo, and Christopher Bostock, of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Bank of America Corp. John Koenig, Sr. was named Entrepreneur of the Year; Ken Spires, president of M.J. Soffe received the Business Dr. Jerry Fonke Mr. John Koenig, Sr. Mr. Ken Spires Ms. Leslie Dunn ’05 Person of the Year Award; Dr. Jerry Fonke received the Greater Good Award; and Leslie Dunn ’05 was named the Economics and Business Alumna of the Year.
R.Parker Wilson Memorial Beloved Faculty Member and Friend As a part of his estate, Parker Wilson, a Methodist College history teacher for over 30 years, left a gift to Methodist for azaleas and camellias to be planted along Ramsey Street (west of Stout Hall). A monument has been placed along the pathway leading into Stout Hall, on the east side of the building. This memorial reminds all of us that Parker Wilson was a good teacher and a gardener, not of vegetables and flowers, but of minds.
You’re Invited: You are invited to join Oaxaca Cultural Navigator Norma Hawthorne; Robin Greene, published writer/professor; and Beth Miller, yoga instructor, for five days Women’s of writing, renewal, and self-reflection. You will be given the opportunity to work Writing Retreat with memoir, journaling, poetry, and mixed genre writing in an intimate workshop environment. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore movement and March 4 – 10, 2010 sound through vocal yoga. Space is limited. For more details, please visit Oaxaca, Mexico http://oaxacaculture.wordpress.com.
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MU Nursing Program Experiences a Successful Launch
The MU Pre-Nursing Program (Professional Nursing Studies) officially began when 86 students arrived for orientation Aug. 21, 2010. The students were met by Katie Zybeck, nursing advisor and systems/reference librarian; systems/ reference librarian; Nursing Advisor Mary Hall, director and chair of the Nursing Program; and Eric Stevens, the program’s administrative assistant. The students received commemorative totes and well wishes on their journey into the nursing profession.
To celebrate the official launch of the Nursing Program, the Rev. Dr. Mike Safley ’72 and the Rev. Ray Gooch ’72—former roommates and graduates of Methodist University—delivered a blessing at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. The blessing was organized by Mary Hall, director and chair of the Nursing Program.
In September, the Methodist University Nursing Program purchased its first simulation mannequin. This new addition can talk, breathe, cough, and bleed. The mannequin offers a small peek into what the forthcoming simulation hospital will be like. The simulation mannequin will be named in a forthcoming contest.
The MU Nursing Program kicked off its first annual Pumpkin Carving and Costume Event at West Produce Farm in Spring Lake Oct. 16, 2010. (Pictured above: Students in the PNU 101 class visited Cape Fear Valley Medical Pre-nursing student Ivette Nuñez and daughter Center Oct. 5 and 6 to get a closer look at nurses in their element. designing pumpkin.) They wrote research papers about their visit while comparing the environment to Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing.
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Scottie Marshburn ‘96 Donna Wilson ‘10 Robin Davenport ‘09M, Dr. Louis Spilman ‘64, and Gwen Holtsclaw ‘68 and Darren Wilson and Nona Fisher ‘88
On Oct. 1, 2010, we invited our legacy alumni back to campus for a very special event with students who will soon become legacy alumni. Methodist University has hit somewhat of a milestone in being able to boast of over 200 alumni legacy parents and graduates, and 25 legacy students on campus. The MU Alumni Association chose to celebrate this with a reception for legacy alumni and students held Friday, Oct. 1, during Family Weekend. President Elton Hendricks called the event a “coming of age” for Methodist, noting that many institutions of higher education have several generations of families who have attended. Dr. Louis Spilman, member of the first graduating Class of 1964 and an MU Trustee, also made remarks, mentioning his two Marty Cayton ‘90, Joy Cayton, daughters who had earned degrees at Methodist and the fact that he is actively and Jaron Cayton recruiting his grandchildren to attend. Other alumni and students in attendance were Robin Davenport ‘09M, her husband David, and her daughter, Sarah Davenport ‘07; Marty Cayton ‘90, his wife Joy, and son Jaron, a freshman at Methodist; Gwen Holtsclaw ‘68 and her daughter Scotti Sykes Marshburn ‘96; Donald Warren ‘00 and his mother Linda Warren ‘70; the Rev. Dr. Jerry Jackson ‘75 and his daughter Doris Jackson ‘06; Pam Ellis-Phipps ‘08 and her son Alex Combs, who is a current student; Donna Wilson ‘10 and her son Darren Wilson, who is a current student; and Nona Fisher ‘88, whose daughter Rebecca Lewis is an ‘08 graduate and is now pursuing her M.B.A. at Methodist. Linda Warren ‘75 Pam Ellis-Phipps ‘08 and Donald Warren ‘98, ‘00 and Alex Combs
The Rev. Dr. Jerry Jackson ‘75 Robin Davenport ‘09M, David Davenport, and Doris Jackson ‘06 and Sarah Davenport ‘07
Methodist University now offers a sibling scholarship, which is worth up to $1,000 per year, per sibling, for as long as each sibling is enrolled at MU as a residential student. The scholarship provides up to $500 as a commuting student. WINTER 2010 | 13 MU Today | COVER STORY
Monarchs Treasure Their Athletic Legacies By Maria Sikoryak-Robins, director of communications and publications, and Adriana Wilson, senior, Methodist University
“I was interested in writing A few months ago, Kirbie Britt, assistant director of athletics for athletic communications and a 2003 this story because I wanted graduate of Methodist University, told me that she was interested in making yet another addition to her already endless to-do list. She wanted to write a story about athletic legacies, namely siblings, who are to know why siblings currently playing an NCAA Division III sport or competing on two different NCAA Division III teams on followed each other or campus. This desire may have stemmed from the fact that Kirbie Britt ‘03 and Kelsie Britt (Bowser) ‘09 came to Methodist together, are athletic legacy alumni who treasure their shared experiences at Methodist. However, this interest may have been sparked by Kirbie’s desire to simply learn more about these relationships and familial or whatever it may be . . . connections. It’s a question I ask In an e-mail to me, Kirbie writes, “I was interested in writing this story because I wanted to know why nearly every student siblings followed each other or came to Methodist together, or whatever it may be . . . It’s a question I ask I get to know . . . nearly every student I get to know . . . I wanted to know why they chose Methodist and why they stayed.” For someone who writes a story about nearly every Methodist University athletic event, teaches a I wanted to know why class, participates in on-campus organizations, works a countless number of hours every week, and they chose Methodist and still manages to help students and staff members whenever they need it, I worried that Kirbie’s idea why they stayed.” wouldn’t be able to move to the top of her to-do list. While I did not for once doubt her ability to make this a reality (or her ability to help us make this a reality), Adriana Wilson—a senior at Methodist - Kirbie Britt ’03 University majoring in mass communications—and I wanted to put this story together for Kirbie just in time for the Christmas issue. Inevitably, though, we had to solicit her help along the way. What follows is a look into just a few of the stories behind these athletic family connections. We hope you enjoy reading these stories and messages as much as we enjoyed hearing from all of you. Please see the note at the end for more information about sharing your story with readers of MU Today.
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Paul Bernard ’11 & Claude Bernard ‘11 The Bernard brothers joined the men’s basketball program back in 2007 and are current seniors on the team. The fraternal twins are originally from Haiti, and they currently reside in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Paul writes . . . “My brother, Claude, and I are twins, but since Claude is two minutes older, I guess you can say I am the younger twin. The decision we made to come to Methodist was an easy one because it gave us an opportunity to continue playing the game of basketball together, which is a game that we both love. We began the journey playing together, so it felt right to keep “I loved the fact that since Kirbie had to it going.” work the lacrosse games, she would be able to be at all of my games (even some Matt Bova ‘09 & Nick Bova ‘07 away) and watch me play. Having the Matt writes . . . family support while being six hours away “I chose Methodist because my brother chose Methodist. It’s funny from home was awesome.” because we were both thinking about getting into the golf industry and wanted to play golf at a good golf school, and my brother, Nick, pretty - Kelsie (Britt) Bowser ’09 Monarchs much did all the research and visited the school. Once he made the decision to go to Methodist, and after hearing about his visit and the The advantages to competing after my sister may be different than information he received, I made my decision to go to MU. others because we didn’t play the same sport. She played soccer and I Since Nick and I had a chance to play golf together in high school and played lacrosse . . . Most of the women’s soccer players at the time didn’t college, we could feed off of one another and those things that we learned realize I was her little sister, but coaches and staff members knew her. while growing up playing the game of golf and being around our dad. We Luckily, they liked her, so that helped me get in with them a little!!! always had sayings that we used while growing up together. Since Nick had My sister came back to work at Methodist as the sports information been at school for two years once I came in, it made it really easy to make director when I was a sophomore. I can honestly that say even though the transition from living in Illinois to living in North Carolina. We had a lot we still had our ‘sister moments’ over the next few years, we were able of friends in common and having a chance to be around a brother so far to become closer and get to know each other better than we ever did from home made life easier. We made a lot of good memories while playing growing up in the same house throughout our childhood. I loved the fact on the golf team. We won a lot of tournaments together; in fact, I bet we that since Kirbie had to work the lacrosse games, she would be able to might be the most winningest brothers/family at Methodist.” be at all of my games (even some away) and watch me play. Having the family support while being six hours Kirbie Britt ‘09 & Kelsie (Britt Bowser) ‘03 away from home was awesome.” Kelsie writes . . . “I chose Methodist because of the young lacrosse program. I knew even as a freshman that I would be able to have an impact on a small, growing team. I knew my older sister went to Methodist, but I also knew that I didn’t want to go to Methodist because she did. I love my sister, but I wanted to be able to be me without being ‘Kirbie’s little sister’. I wanted to have an experience that was different from Kirbie’s, but Jill Penrose’s recruiting skills were a little too good.
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Courtney (Bull) Miller ‘05 & Leighton Bull ‘09 In 2003, Courtney (Bull) Miller became a part of the women’s tennis team. She went on to become the USA South Rookie of the Year and received All-Conference honors. She is currently ranked number 3 all-time in program history for singles winning percentage. Courtney helped lead the team to three conference championships as a player. After graduating in 2005, Courtney became a coach, where she not only led the team to a conference championship, but she also coached her sister, Leighton Bull. “This was a great opportunity to use some of my tennis management and coaching skills that I learned while attending MU (then MC),” said Courtney. Leighton Bull joined the women’s tennis team in the fall of 2004. While on the team, Leighton played with and was coached by her older sister. She was named Second-Team All-Conference from 2005 to 2007, ranked number 3 in all-time program history with 59 double wins, number 8 in program history with 42 singles “I had absolutely NO clue wins, and number 9 for double winning percentage. what I wanted to major in, “It was a lot of fun and a great bonding experience away from home,” said but I knew I loved playing tennis, Courtney. Courtney is currently married, living in Fayetteville, and working in pharmaceutical sales. Her sister, Leighton, lives in Pennsylvania and works in the liked warm weather, and had banking industry.
a feeling that a smaller school Leighton writes . . . was probably more my style. “It came time for me to start looking at colleges my junior year of high school and Methodist was the first ‘official’ it was Courtney’s first year at MU (then MC). Whenever we would talk to her on the college visit that I had been on phone, she would tell me all about all of these wonderful opportunities that had been presented to her and how she was having the time of her life, meeting new people, and I knew right away it was learning a lot of new things, etc. I had absolutely NO clue what I wanted to major in, the school for me.” but I knew I loved playing tennis, liked warm weather, and had a feeling that a smaller school was probably more my style. Methodist was the first ‘official’ college visit that I - Leighton Bull ’03 had been on and I knew right away it was the school for me. My mom made me keep looking, but my decision never changed! Courtney and I had a unique situation while we were at Methodist together. During the fall semester of my freshman year, she actually took the semester off to travel through Europe for four months since she was ahead (credits wise), but did not want to miss tennis season in the spring of 2005. So, when I arrived at Methodist to move in my first semester, I didn’t have her as a crutch to show me around. I did know a few of her friends, which helped make the transition easier; however, I was kind of glad that I was there by myself and forced to make my OWN friends without relying on her to introduce me to people. Then when she came back to Methodist in the spring, we were fortunate enough to play one semester together on the tennis team. We even got to play a few matches together as a doubles team. This was something that even growing up and playing high school tennis together we never were able to do. I have always looked up to her on the tennis court, and I was really glad that I had the opportunity to not only be on the same team as her, but also to play as her doubles partner for a few matches!”
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Charlie Christie ’03 & Sarah (Christie) Crane ’06 Sarah writes . . . “I chose to attend Methodist because I wanted to play soccer and be close to home. I am close with my family, and at that point in time, I didn’t want to be too far away from them. Having my brother there [at Methodist] for my first year had a huge impact on my decision. It was nice that I had him to look up to, not only from a soccer standpoint, Sarah Christie but academically as well. His successes made me want to follow in his footsteps and do just as well. I think attending college together brought us even closer together, and I wouldn’t have changed any of it for the world.” Alison Friend ’03, ’07M & Megan (Friend) Englert ’06 “I think attending college Alison writes . . . together brought us even closer “I did not play the same sports as my sister, but it was great to be able together, and I wouldn’t have to watch her play volleyball. I missed her sophomore through senior years of playing high school volleyball because I was in school at Methodist, but changed any of it for the world.” I was able to watch her freshman year of volleyball because I was a senior. - Sarah (Christie) Crane ’06 I went to all of the home games and even traveled to some away games. I was also able to watch the rest of her games throughout her last three years because I worked for Methodist. Kevin Criscoe ’04 and Keith Criscoe ’06 The memory that sticks out the most to me is how close my sister and I got while we were at Methodist. We grew a lot closer when she started at Kevin Criscoe became a part of the MU athletic community in Methodist and we are still very close to this day. I was so excited when she 2000 and his brother, Keith, joined him in time for the 2004 men’s decided to attend Methodist. I still have the e-mail she sent me saying she tennis season. During their time at MU, they were both involved in the chose Methodist. Professional Tennis Management (PTM) Program. Keith was named USA South Player of the year in 2005 and 2006, and both brothers received USA South First-Team honors in 2004. “I was so excited when she Now this is not the men’s tennis team’s first sibling duo. The Collins decided to attend Methodist. brothers, Chip and Chris, made their mark back in the early 1990s. They, too, were involved in tennis and the PTM I still have the e-mail she sent me Program, and Chip Collins became an All- saying she chose Methodist.” American in 1992. - Alison Friend ’03, ’07M
Many people could not tell we were sisters because I have blonde curly hair and she has brown straight hair. However, I remember someone driving past us as we were walking down to my apartment and saying, ‘I know you two are sisters because you both walk the same Keith Criscoe way...with your feet out!’ I was very proud to cheer on my sister for four years.”
Kevin Criscoe
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“Coach Jarman was so excited and you could see how proud she was of us all. That was a good feeling! Our teammates and coaches gave us so many memories to share . . . That’s the reason I know Methodist was the right place for us ‘Holland sisters.’” - Stacy Holland ’04
Kelly Holland ’02 & Stacy Holland ’04 and they will never be forgotten. I deeply appreciate all of the hard work Stacy writes . . . they put in both academically and athletically while they were here at Methodist University.” “I chose to go to Methodist after transferring from another college. During my freshman year, I went to a school that was three hours away Paul Smith ‘85 & Mary Beth Smith ‘90 from home because I just wanted to get away. I thought I was happy at The Smith siblings made their marks on the men’s and women’s soccer the time, but looking back, the best decision my parents helped me make team. Paul Smith played soccer from 1982 to 1984, while his sister, Mary was to transfer to Methodist. It was not what I wanted to do at the time Beth, was a part of the women’s team from 1986 to 1987. While on the because being ‘Kelly’s little sister’ was what I tried to get away from in soccer team, Paul was coached by Mason Sykes and Joe Pereira. His sister the first place. I never realized it while I was at Methodist, but playing was also coached by Joe Pereira as well as Steve Springthrope, Paul’s basketball with Kelly is exactly what I needed to do to become the person college roommate and teammate. I thought I had to go away to become. I’m sure Kelly did not want her little sister tagging along in college, but she never showed it. Because I came to watch Kelly play when I was still in high school, Bob Swink ‘69 & Richard Swink ‘69 and heard her talk about Coach Jarman and the program at Methodist, I Bob writes . . . realized that if I wanted to be a part of a successful basketball program, “My brother Richard and I played together on the first Methodist Methodist was a good place to be. One memory that sticks out is winning soccer team, as well as the first wrestling team, both coached by Mason the conference tournament for the first time. We were playing CNU at Sykes . . . We are fraternal twins, and we really enjoyed our years at NC Wesleyan. That is a day Methodist. Richard and I I will never forget. Kelly was attended a ‘college day’ at rockin’ that game, hitting six Page High School, where three pointers and taking home Charles McAdams and Bill the MVP. Coach Jarman was Lowdermilk “recruited” us. so excited and you could see Being Methodists, our parents how proud she was of us all. liked the smaller campus and That was a good feeling! Our personal, family atmosphere. teammates and coaches gave We became interested in sports us so many memories to share and politics, and Methodist . . . That’s the reason I know allowed us to bloom where we Methodist was the right place were. We made many friends, for us ‘Holland sisters.’” some of whom we still see and “Kelly and Stacy Holland enjoy today. Although the classes and professors were wonderful (and were an instrumental part of a group of young ladies that helped the sometimes hard), I feel I learned more about life and how to function in program reach the next level,” said DeeDee Jarman, associate director of society outside the classroom. During my senior year, I was honored to athletics and women’s basketball coach. “Their work ethics were amazing. serve as president of the SGA. It was quite a privilege, and an experience They were two individuals who made me a better coach. They wanted to that I will cherish the rest of my life. My daughter Erin Swink ‘99 also be better and I had to find ways to make them better. I am so grateful attended Methodist and married Kevin Dzielecki ‘99. They have two that I had the opportunity to coach both of them and to become a part of beautiful daughters and I have four other grandchildren. Perhaps someday their lives. They are two great young ladies that come from a great family one or more of them may attend Methodist. I can highly recommend it!”
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A Closer Look at MU’s Athletic Legacies
Last Name: A-E Last Name: F-N Last Name: P-Z Claude Bernard, current student, basketball Alison Friend ’03, ’07M, golf and tennis Stan Pajak, current student, soccer Paul Bernard, current student, basketball Megan (Friend) Englert ’06, volleyball Michael Pajak, current student, soccer Twin Brothers Sisters Brothers
Matt Bova ‘09, All-American golfer Colette Gilligan ’93, soccer Ron Phipps ’89, tennis Nick Bova ‘07, current student, All-American golfer Michael Gilligan, soccer Don Phipps ’89, tennis Brothers Siblings Twin Brothers Richard Pope ’93 Bret Gross ’96, football Kelsie (Britt) Bowser ’09, lacrosse Jay Pope ’93 Greg Gross, football Kirbie Britt ’03, soccer Ben Pope ’94 Brothers Sisters Brothers Kristine Broadwell ’99, tennis Jessica Hatcher ’08, soccer, lacrosse Paul Smith ’85, soccer Jessica Broadwell, current student, tennis Jennifer Hatcher ’08, soccer Mary Beth Smith ’90, soccer Aunt and Niece Twin Sisters Siblings
Leighton Bull ’08, tennis Kelly Holland ’02, basketball Jennifer Patrick-Swift ’05, softball Courtney (Bull) Miller ’05, tennis Stacy Holland ’04, basketball Ashley Abrams ’05, softball Sisters Sisters Cousins Mike Poole, current student, soccer Jerry Jackson ’75, cross country Chase Cates ’09, baseball Andrew Poole, current student, soccer Doris Jackson ’06 Taylor Cates ’10, volleyball Christopher Poole, current student Jerianne Jackson ’10, Siblings Brothers cheerleading and dance Charlie Christie ’03, soccer Father and Daughters Seldon “Sparky” Rapelye ‘65, cross country, Sarah (Christie) Crane ’06, soccer tennis, cheerleading Siblings Mike Lowry ’92, tennis Pete Rapelye ‘67, cross country, basketball Jimmy Lowry, soccer Gene Rapelye, cross country Chip Collins ’90, tennis Brothers Brothers Chris Collins, tennis Brothers Ronnie McNeill ’85, baseball Jeff Ryman ’06, tennis Richard McNeill, baseball Mark Ryman ’05, tennis Keith Criscoe ’06, tennis Cousins Brothers Kevin Criscoe ’04, tennis Bob Swink ’69, soccer, wrestling Stacey Noonan ’06, soccer Brothers Richard Swink ’69, soccer, wrestling Stephanie Noonan ’04, soccer Twin Brothers Andrea DiStefano ’10, lacrosse Sisters Derek DiStefano ’05, golf Drew Wilkie ’07, football Willy DiStefano ’08 Lance Wilkie ’07, football Siblings Twin Brothers
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Stacey Noonan ‘06 and making me feel like I had a piece of home with me at all times. It & Stephanie Noonan ‘04 was wonderful to have someone there with me . . . I remember all the fun memories, including school, soccer, and social activities. We constantly find Stacey writes . . . ourselves reminiscing about our times at Methodist. We often laugh about “I chose to come to Methodist to play soccer with my older sister. the experiences we shared. Two of our favorite memories include soccer I have always looked up to her and this was a perfect opportunity to pictures and rooming together. become closer with her. She was at Methodist before I came and we When we took one soccer picture, we were not speaking to each other visited her often. I was able to see all the experiences, memories, and and we had to take a picture for our parents. We had to grin and bear it just friendships she was making during her time at the college. I wanted to for them, with forced smiles and all. We still hold on to that famous picture. have the opportunity to gain my own experiences, memories. We grew close together during our time at college and I couldn’t imagine There were several advantages to being at the same school and what my college experience would have been like without her. I know for competing in soccer the same time as my older sister. The main advantage a fact that if it wasn’t for her, I would not have made it at Methodist. I am would be to having someone to share the same feelings of missing home. thankful that she welcomed me to join her at college with no hesitation. Although I was homesick the whole time, my sister was able to help I will always have the times we spent there to cherish forever.” me cope by talking to me, reminding me of the good times from home,
Stephanie writes . . . “Playing soccer with my sister was something I can’t really put into words; it was a great experience and something I will always cherish. We still talk about the great times we had at Methodist, like the team picture “I am honored that she when we were not even speaking . . . Or when we were roommates during her freshman year and she was so homesick that we couldn’t get chose to follow me five her out of her room. We had both good times and bad times, and I can’t hours from our hometown imagine how different things would have been if she had chosen to play to play soccer.” soccer at a different school. I am honored that she chose to follow me five hours from our hometown to Methodist to play soccer.” - Stephanie Noonan ’04
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Stan Pajak ‘11 & Michael Pajak ‘11 Andrew Poole ‘14, Mike Poole ‘11, Michael writes . . . Christopher Poole ‘14 “I decided to come to Methodist because the environment is very Andrew writes . . . welcoming. I feel like I can get to be close with my teachers because of the “I chose to come to Methodist because I wanted to play soccer and class sizes. My older brother’s experience impacted my decision to come to it felt like home. Since my brother, Michael Poole, is a senior this year, I Methodist because he was always happy when he was here. It seemed like wanted to get to play with him on the team before he graduates. The the right place for me to be as well. advantages are that your sibling can show you around campus and One major advantage of being at Methodist with my older brother is introduce you to people, and they also can help you with any questions that I can ask him questions about almost anything because he has most you have about your sport. The memories of sitting next to my brother in likely already been through it. The memory that sticks out for me is that I the locker room and watching my brother start and finish his soccer career practiced soccer with him every day during the season.” at Methodist will always stick with me.”
Ron Phipps ‘89 & Don Phipps ‘89 Richard Pope ‘93 & Ben Pope ‘94 Ron writes . . . Richard writes . . . “Don and I had actually considered other schools and were going to “I graduated MU in 1993. I played four years of football, three of separate colleges . . . If I had to do it all over again, I would do the same which were with my younger brother, Ben, who also played for four years thing! My oldest daughter is a high school senior and is very excited about and graduated in 1994. Of course we had plenty of history and fun before attending Methodist next year!” those years and since, but I can honestly say the experience we shared while playing MU football is one of the most special and endearing memories, regardless of the wins/losses. The above, however, doesn’t tell the whole story of my family’s legacy at MU. My older brother, Jay, graduated MU with me in 1993. Although he didn’t play sports, he was an incredibly talented art major who was my roommate in Cumberland dorm. So, as you can see, MU is definitely a family legacy for the Pope family!”
The Athletic Department Don’t see your name listed here, but competed in an NCAA Division III sport with a relative and have a story to share with us? Send your story to alumnioffice@methodist. is grateful that so many edu to be included in the next edition of MU Today. family members have We will also highlight “MU Sweethearts” in the next issue. Many of you have already chosen to leave their legacy submitted your story; if that is the case, your information will be included in the spring as Methodist University 2011 issue. However, if you have not yet had a chance to do so, please share your story Monarchs. with us by February 14, 2010. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Alumni Affairs and Annual Fund at (910) 630-7167/7169 or send an e-mail to alumnioffice@ methodist.edu.
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Stacey Noonan ‘06
Stephanie Noonan ‘04
Stacy Holland ‘02 Kelly Holland ‘04
Claude Bernard ‘11 and Paul Bernard ‘11
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Megan (Friend) Englert ‘06 and Alison Friend ‘03, ‘07M
Megan (Friend) Englert ‘06 Kirbie Britt ‘03 and Kelsie (Britt) Bowser ‘09
Stan Pajak ‘11 and Michael Pajak ‘14
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One of the highlights this fall was the paced by freshman Eric McGinnis, who finished Tournament. The Monarchs traveled to second volleyball team’s 10-match winning streak the season with 11 goals and seven assists. seeded Meredith College and after a 4-0 heading into the USA South Tournament Methodist finished the regular season with a regular season loss, the team rebounded Semifinal. After opening the season at 3-3 conference record to earn the fourth seed to take a 2-1 lead in the second half. 3-0, the team had a 10-11 overall record in the USA South Tournament and the right Unfortunately, Meredith battled back to upend by mid-October. A young team with just to host a first round game. Head Coach Justin Methodist 3-2. Junior Danielle Minichello led one senior, the Monarchs regrouped and Terranova ‘97 led the team to a 2-0 win over the team offensively with 11 goals and two went on a tear, finishing the regular season Ferrum College in the first round to advance assists, earning first team All-Conference with nine consecutive wins to secure the to the semifinal. The Monarchs lost to N.C. honors. Senior Kelly Orpin was recognized as fourth seed in the conference tournament. Wesleyan College in the semifinal, but finished a second team selection. Methodist knocked off Averett University in the season at 11-9. Brion Kelly headlined the quarterfinal before falling to nationally the All-Conference honors as a first team Coaches Duane Ross and Bill Dunn continue to ranked Christopher Newport University in the selection while McGinnis earned second team rebuild the Methodist cross country team. Senior semifinal. In his 10th season at the helm, recognition. Four other players were honorable Kristyn Zeiler had another remarkable year, Eddie Matthews coached the team to a mention selections. finishing as the USA South Women’s Runner of 20-12 record, the most wins since 1992. the Year for the second consecutive year. Zeiler The Monarchs were led by All-Conference Head Coach Bryan Madej ‘08 took over for finished third at the USA South Championships selections Jalesty Washington, Lauren the women’s soccer team shortly before the to earn first team All-Conference honors, Bramble, Kayci Miller, and Stephanie Wood. 2010 season and helped lead the team to followed by teammate Katie Ballard with second an 11-7-1 record overall. The team wrapped team recognition. Craig Cicero led the men The men’s soccer team advanced to the USA up September at 6-1-1, but stumbled in the this season finishing 12th at the conference South Tournament Semifinal for the seventh home stretch leading into the USA South meet to earn All-Conference honors. The straight season. The Monarchs’ offense was
Methodist recognized seven seniors along with Head Coach Jim Sypult in a home game against Greensboro Nov. 6, 2010. The game marked the end of Coach Sypult’s coaching career at Methodist.
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team wrapped up the season at the South/ Southeast Regionals hosted by Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. After announcing his resignation last spring, Head Football Coach Jim Sypult hoped to wrap up his career at Methodist with little fanfare. Always deferring attention to the team, Sypult led the Monarchs to a 2-8 season, highlighted by wins over Guilford College and Maryville College. The record does a not accurately reflect the story of the season, as Methodist lost four games by less than a touchdown, including a triple overtime loss to Ferrum College.
The men’s and women’s golf teams opened the 2010-11 season this fall coming off of two national championships. The women won the first four of five tournaments this spring to hold onto the top spot in the national poll for NCAA Division III women’s golf. Senior Paige Caldwell paced the team with three individual titles during the fall. The men’s team regrouped this fall after losing four seniors from the national championship team. The Monarchs finished in the top-10 during all four tournaments including two second place finishes in the last two tournaments. Junior Robby Bruns had two top-five finishes together with a first place finish at the Oglethorpe Fall Invitational.
Above: The Methodist University 2009-2010 champions were recognized at halftime of the final football game this season. The cheerleading, women’s tennis, track and field, and men’s and women’s golf teams were honored for their success last year.
Left: 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees (L-R): Carla Simpson McKenzie ‘03, ’07M, Tricia Criswell ‘91, President Hendricks, Hamilton Cuthrell ‘99, and Theresa Dwenger Jenkins ‘03
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Track Boasts New Surface and Expanded Field Event Areas “The addition of this faster, The Methodist University track has undergone a complete facelift this fall with a new safer, and more durable surface and expanded field event areas. The last time the track was resurfaced was in 2000 and the surface typically has a five to seven year lifespan. surface will give our “The initial surface did not allow us to host meets, but with the growth of the program and students the opportunity the confidence we have in our staff, the University made the decision to resurface the facility to train and compete at and bring it up to the NCAA specifications,” said Director of Athletics Bob McEvoy. a higher level. I believe Director of Track and Field Duane Ross joined the Methodist University staff in the summer of 2007, and in his three years at the helm, he has helped eight student-athletes earn 21 All- this new facility will assist American honors. in MU track and field’s “Our track and field program has seen a lot of success the last three seasons,” Ross quest to achieve a national said. “The addition of this faster, safer, and more durable surface will give our students the championship dynasty.” opportunity to train and compete at a higher level. I believe this new facility will assist in MU track and field’s quest to achieve a national championship dynasty.” - Duane Ross Ross joined the Monarchs after completing his professional career as an Olympian and world class sprinter. Ross competed as a professional hurdler and finished ninth at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Ross was a silver medalist at the 2004 Olympic Trials, a bronze medalist at the 1999 World Championships, a two-time U.S. Champion, two-time U.S. silver medalist, and a four-time member of the United States World Championship team. He was consistently ranked top ten in the world in his event throughout his career.
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and Expanded Field Event Areas Show Your MU Pride in a New Way! Introducing Methodist University’s North Carolina License Plate
To order your Methodist University License plate, go to 1 www.methodist.edu/student_life/index.htm and click on the license plate graphic Complete the form and mail it to: 2 The Development Office Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 When we reach our goal of 300 participants, 3 we will call you to collect payment. The DMV will mail your license plate and tag directly to you. The cost to purchase this plate is in addition to the annual $28 license renewal fee. Methodist University will receive $15 for every MU plate purchased.
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Spirit
Pride Friends
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Homecoming 2010 “Thanks for the Memories In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks”
Methodist alumni had perfect fall weather for a beautiful Homecoming weekend October 22 and 23, 2010, and they took full advantage! Over 200 alumni and friends attended the Methodist University Alumni Association’s “Lunch on the Green” on Saturday to celebrate Dr. “Dr. Hendricks has and Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks’ 27 years of service to the University. Also on the program were led the University to presentations to Alumni Award winners, recognition of classes in reunion, and special awards and presentations. This annual luncheon is donated by Carrabba’s Italian Grill Proprietor a level of excellence Mark Moses ’97, and all proceeds benefit the Alumni Endowed Scholarship. The Alumni Chorale and MU Chorale, conducted by Jason Britt ’93; Dr. Michael Martin, current MU Choral and has never taken his Director; and Alan Porter, former Choral Director, kicked off the event. eye off the mission of The entire weekend was a special tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Hendricks for their many years devoted to serving Methodist and its students, faculty, alumni, staff, friends, and community. our University. He has Colorful banners depicting scenes from Dr. Hendricks’ tenure decorated the various impacted thousands of Homecoming venues. During the Lunch on the Green, former faculty member Dr. Linda Sue Barnes, MU Historian and faculty member Bill Billings ’68; Gerri Williams ’68, who has served lives during his years at as Dr. Hendricks’ administrative assistant for 27 years; and Gene Clayton, vice president for business affairs, shared memories of the Hendricks that were in turn funny and poignant. Methodist, and he and Their memories were introduced and accompanied by Betty-Neill Guy Parsons ’64 singing Jerry will be truly and “Thanks for the Memories” and Scott Marosek on piano. The Class of ’65 turned out in full force for their 45th reunion, attending the Friday deeply missed.” afternoon Alumni Reunion Reception at ScrubOaks Contemporary American Pub and holding their Class Reunion dinner immediately afterwards. Class Reunion organizer Larry Green ’65, – Harvey T. Wright II ’70 travelled from Overland Park, Kansas, and others from the Class of ’65 came from as far away Chair of the Board of Trustees as Port St. Lucie, Fla. and Boston, Mass. The Alumni Reunion Reception was compliments of ScrubOaks owners Gwen and Tim Holtsclaw, ’68, ’92; J.P. Laird ’08; Scotti Sykes Marshburn ’96; and Jamie Sykes ’93. Saturday morning MU Horticulturist Jim Darden ’69 conducted a walking tour of campus to discuss landscaping projects. A busload of alumni headed off for a tour of the brand new Physician Assistant Medical Lecture Hall, William F. Bethune Center for Visual Arts, Alpha Delta Pi House, Nimocks Fitness Center and Science Building additions, while others remained in the registration area to shop for a selection of MU items from the Bookstore and Golf Pro Shop at the “Alumni Store” set up for Homecoming. Women’s and Men’s alumni basketball reunion games were played on Saturday morning in the Riddle Center, as well. After the Lunch on the Green and football game on Saturday, alumni gathered again at ScrubOaks at 7:00 p.m. for a party and live Beach music by Dr. Warren McDonald, the multi-talented head of Methodist’s M.B.A. and Health Administration programs. Dr. and Mrs. Hendricks were available to greet about 70 alumni for the first hour. Yearbooks were on hand, and alumni continued to remember the good times and good friends they made as Monarchs as they enjoyed the food, company, music, and dancing all evening. 30 | MU Today MU Today | ALUMNI News
President Hendricks and the University received a wonderful tribute from alumnus Ed “Tuna” Keil ’70 and his wife, Kathy during Homecoming 2010 – a generous donation of $100,000 for the Alumni Endowed Scholarship. Left to right: Robin Davenport ’09M; Mr. Edward T. Keil, Jr. ’70; Dr. M. Elton Henricks; and Lauren Cook Wike enjoy “Tuna’s” big gift to the University.
Larry Green ’65 and Gwen Clockwise from above: MUAA President, MU Trustee Jerry Keen ’65 and MUAA Holtsclaw ’68 at ScrubOaks Dr. Kelli Sapp ’91, presents an Honorary Board member John Lipscomb ’68, Alumnus Award to MU Trustee Tom Walden display one of Johnny’s custom bats for his dedicated service to Methodist
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Pictured above: Alumni from the 60s enjoyed Lunch on the Green together on Saturday Class of 1965
Pictured above: Elaine (standing) and Alan Porter smile as the Alumni Chorale performs at the Lunch on the Green under the direction of Jason Britt ‘93
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George Potts ‘65, Sparky Rapelye ‘65, and Gene Clayton catch up during alumni registration Saturday morning at Homecoming
Mary Fincher Wells ‘66 and Fran Zeigler ‘65
Phil Levine ‘65, Dave Altman ‘65, and Orrin Powell ‘65 (Ellen Green, Larry’s wife, in foreground) at ScrubOaks
Above: The MU Chorale welcomed MU Alumni into their ranks for a fabulous performance under the direction of Jason Britt ‘93, Alan Porter, and Betty-Neal Parsons ‘64 for the Lunch on the Green program
Left: Alumni danced the night away to live Carolina-style Beach music at ScrubOaks on Saturday
WINTER 2010 | 33 MU Today | ALumni News Alumni News Birth Announcements WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS
Ericka Moyer Huyck and husband Greg announce the birth of Terrianne Walton will be married in November to Frank Sandy. 94 their baby boy, Pierson William, born July 8, 2010. Pierce joins big 70 They went to high school together, dated their junior year and a sister Skylar. little during their freshman year of college. After both losing their spouses, they have reconnected. Their favorite saying is “Who’d of thunk it!” Erin Updegrove and Jake Brouillard announce the arrival of 01 their third child, Jaelyn Ann. She is loved by her four-year-old sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Foster are proud to announce the marriage Madisyn Lynn, and her two-year-old brother, Jakoby Harisyn. The family 76 of their daughter Kymberly Jeanne Foster to Joseph Bruce resides in Naples, Fla. Jackson on Oct. 16, 2010 at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, N.C. The bride and groom will reside in Wilson, N.C. Sara Howell Gabbard and Andrew Gabbard welcomed their 04 daughter Abigail Grace Gabbard, Sept. 1, 2010 in Kansas City, Mo. Dawn Thompson is excited to announce her engagement 92 to Nathan Krawczyk. They were engaged June 21, 2010 at Ashleigh Radford Dippolito and her husband Brett are pleased Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist. The couple is planning a small 05 to announce the birth of their son, William “Liam” Earl. Liam was wedding with family and friends at a historical bed and breakfast in born on Sept. 8, 2010 at 9:12 a.m., weighing in at 9lbs. 22oz., and 22 June 2011. Dawn would love to hear from friends via e-mail at inches long. He joins his big brother, Ryan. They reside in Fayetteville, N.C. [email protected].
Malinda Lynn Ortega and Matthew Jacob Plummer, 00 01 both of Ashburn, Va., have announced their engagement. The couple plans to marry Nov. 6, 2010 at a seaside ceremony in Los Cabos, Mexico. They will reside in Ashburn, Va.
Matthew Seals and Leslie Kay Wheeler were married at 05 Salem United Methodist Church June 26, 2010. Matthew is currently pastoring two wonderful churches and attending Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, N.C.
Call Krista Lee in the Development Office Ashley Dee Kotz and Matthew Edward Ruth were 05 07 married Aug. 7, 2010 at Hay Street Methodist Church in at (910) 630-7200 to reserve Fayetteville, N.C. The couple honeymooned in Hilton Head Island, S.C., your MU license plate today! and they will reside in Swanton, Md.
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Alumni News (cont’d.)
CLASS NOTES Dr. Chrystal Dickerson received her Ph.D. in organization 02 management from Capella University at the commencement Alvin Burgess says “Hello,” from Virginia. This summer, he and his ceremony that was held August 13-14 in Minneapolis, Minn. Her 71 wife, Mary, traveled by train to see their daughter, son-in-law, and dissertation is titled, “Women in the Senior Executive Service of the United grandsons in Lake Wales, Fla. Their trip was enjoyable and better in many States Federal Government: An Exploratory Quantitative Investigation.” respects than they had hoped for. They visited Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Dickerson resides in Alexandria, Va., where she is employed by the which brought back many memories of the space race from their childhood. Defense Logistics Agency as a budget analyst. They look forward to hearing from you all very soon. Army Major Jennifer Moses Vail is attending the Intermediate Bob and Barbara Williams ‘72 and ‘73 now live in Mount 04 Level Education Course at the Command General and Staff College 72 Pleasant, S.C., which is close to Charleston. They teach music and at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. The course is preparing Major Vail to serve as a work in the music industry in the Low Country area. Bob and their son, commander or principal staff officer. After completing the course, she and Michael, are known as the “William Duo,” and are famous in South her family will be assigned to Rock Island, Ill. Carolina. They have played for former Vice President Al Gore and former President Bush, as well as the Prince of Saudi Arabia. Their oldest son, Justin Klemballa’09 was featured in a recent article from the Stephen, plays piano professionally at Charleston Place Hotel. Stephen 09 Gazette Reporter titled, “Down the Fairway. Former NIE winner played trumpet and piano in the National Honor Band. Michael was Klemballa fulfills dream.” The former Junior Golf Championship winner is chosen to conduct the South Carolina Regional Orchestra and won the on his way to California to begin his dream job. Klemballa will become a state award for a music student. regular assistant and teaching professional at the Jim McLean Golf School in La Quinta, Calif. He spent the last seven month of his final college William Harrison was re-elected as chairman of the state Board internship at the McLean Golf School at Doral, which is in Miami. 74 of Education. Prior to serving as chairman, Harrison was the superintendent of Cumberland County Schools.
Cal Violette of Gray’s Creek Elementary School was named 2011 84 Wachovia Principal of the Year for Cumberland County Schools.
Teresa Swint and her father were recently featured in the Business 90 Spotlight of the Fayetteville Observer. Teresa and her father, Howard Johnson, own Grapes and Hops on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. The store Visit MU’s online alumni directory, Monarch Connections, has been open since 2003, and its specialty is imported beer and wine. today! To sign up, go to www.methodist.edu. click on Teresa says the biggest lesson she has learned in business is the value of Alumni, then click on the Monarch Connections logo or customer service. links and follow the log-in instructions. Once logged in you can: Brenda Ware-McAllister was recently promoted to principal of • Search the directory for your MU friends and former faculty 97 C. Wayne Collier Elementary School. Brenda has been employed by name with Cumberland County Schools since her graduation in 1997. She has • Search by year, geographic region, and by keyword served as a 4th and 5th grade teacher and an assistant principal prior to • Click on any alumni e-mail address to send an e-mail her recent promotion. • Edit your own information (i.e., add a full profile) U.S. Army Major Mike Crouse recently completed a three-year • Post and read Class Notes, including photos 98 tour as a deputy inspector general in Atlanta, Ga. He is now (Class Notes will automatically be picked up for publication in the next MU Today) assigned to United States Army Reserve Command at Fort McPherson, Ga. as a force management officer and expects to move to Fort Bragg, N.C., in • Volunteer as a Mentor or search for one July 2011. All members of Monarch Connections receive periodic updates and the Monarch Monitor, MU’s Alumni E-newsletter, from the University. Comments or questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call (910) 630-7200 or (800) 488-7110 – we’d love to hear from you!
WINTER 2010 | 35 Annual Alumni Golf Weekend Where: North Myrtle Beach, S.C. When: Thursday Feb. 24 through Sunday Feb. 27, 2011 Golf: Friday, Feb. 25th at 4-plus star Sandpiper Bay, which has wide fairways and large undulating greens. Included are free range balls, free lunch, a yardage booklet, logo golf balls, and carts. Saturday, Feb. 26th at 4.5 star Pearl West. A wide range of topography with rolling hills on the bay and oyster shell bunkers. Six holes are wide-open links style with lakes and love grass. Six holes are in the forest and 6 holes on the bay and tidal marshes. Has a second 18, Pearl East, for replay opportunity. Carts included. Lodging: Barefoot Resort, 2- and 3-bedroom condos, with at least 4 beds in each condo. These condos range from 1,100 sq ft. to 1,700 sq ft. with a living room, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, and either a patio or balcony. Price: $252 per person. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 7th, 2010. Space is limited, so sign up today! To sign up, please visit www.yourgolfpackage.com Click: “pay on-line” Enter: Monday Enter: package # 10913, and follow directions for credit card entry For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at [email protected] or (800) 488-7110 ext. 7167 or 7169.
Save the Date: The Embers are coming to Methodist! Loyalty Day 2011 Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Are you a shagger? Have we got some fun in store “A Passion for Education” for you! Mark your calendars and save the date! The Embers Volunteer, Give, Support are coming to Methodist University Feb. 4, 2011! More information Student Scholarships at MU! will be coming soon. Plan on Call the Development Office at coming for shagging, and great (910) 630-7200 or (800) 488-7110 beach music in support of for more information Methodist University!
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Join us in the fight against breast cancer! METHODIST UNIVERSITY • 2011 PINK ZONE • FEBRUARY 5, 2011 • 2 p.m.
Breast cancer survivors will be honored at halftime and are invited to a reception following the game!
The Methodist University women’s basketball team will host its annual Pink Zone game February 5, 2011 at 2 p.m. to increase awareness about breast cancer and recognize survivors in their fight. To RSVP or for more information, please contact DeeDee Jarman at [email protected] or (910) 630-7283.